About this role
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR THIS ROLE
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in a ward / department within the hospital setting. Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or NursingAssociate, incorporating:o Continence Managemento Nutrition & Hydrationo Undertaking and recording of Vital Signso Moving & Handling of patients to support independenceo Infection Prevention and Controlo Safeguarding of adults and children.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of an ITU nurse, always ensuring the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication. Senior Healthcare Support Worker will be responsible for:
- Demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient-centred care
- Assisting with patient mobility and promoting independence.
- Safeguarding of adults and children.
- Follow all hospital policies maintaining high standards of infection prevention by cleaning and organising ITU equipment appropriately.
- Complete the empty bedspace checklist provided by the unit.
- Organise and restock supplies, escalating shortages to the NIC when necessary.
- Requesting and managing pathology orders.
- Assist with admissions (orientation will be provided by senior nurses or senior HCAs).
- Run arterial blood gas (ABG) and urinalysis tests.
- Caring for Level 3 patients will be responsibility of a ITU bedside nurse which will request support according with needs.
- Deliver direct care, potentially independently, to Level 1 patients after ITU Nurse in charge assessment.
- Recognising patient deterioration and escalating concerns to the bedside nurse (training will be provided).
- Providing break relief for Level 1 and, where appropriate, support the covering buddy RN with care for Level 2 patients (depending on length of ITU experience), with escalation to the Nurse in Charge (NIC) when necessary.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.
For more information about careers at ASPH visit:www.asph-careers.org
Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- LEVEL 2 English and Math
- Care Certificate (issued by NHS)
- Level 3 Qualification
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
- Team working
Desirable
- Healthcare Support Worker Buddy
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of how the NHS works
Skills and personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communication
- IT skills
- Empathy and understanding
Desirable
- Team worker
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.
- Residing in the UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in the UK
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peter's Hospital
Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)